NFL Week 5 Game Recap: Indianapolis Colts 23, Tennessee Titans 16

Despite an injury to rookie quarterback Anthony Richardson, the Indianapolis Colts were able to get their first home win of the season and beat the Tennessee Titans, 23-16.

Offensive spotlight: Jonathan Taylor was back for the Colts after his injury and contract negotiation, but Zack Moss showed he’s not ready to just hand back the spotlight. Moss had 165 yards at 7.2 yards per carry, taking advantage of some nice running lanes opened up by the Colts' blocking. Some 30% of his carries went for a first down or a touchdown, and he had five explosive runs. Taylor finished with six carries for 18 yards as he eased himself back into action in his season debut.

Defensive spotlight: The Colts were able to generate more pressure than the Titans, and DeForest Buckner was the principal source of it. Buckner rushed the passer 30 times and generated a 20% pass-rush win rate, pending review. He didn’t manage to find a sack, but he did take the quarterback down multiple times and tallied several other pressures.

Rookie spotlight: Josh Downs had an impressive day for the Colts, catching all six of the passes thrown his way for 97 yards to lead the team in both yards and catches. Titans rookie running back Tyjae Spears had an efficient day as both a runner and receiver. He caught four passes for 35 yards and two first downs while averaging 4.9 yards per carry on the ground.

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